Brigida Luján is a professional flamenco dancer with an MA in dance and twelve years teaching experience. She has performed on stages throughout the U.S. and in Spain. Brigida was on the dance faculty at the Santa Fe Community College for five years. She has also taught at the National Conservatory of Flamenco in Albuquerque, Institute for Spanish Arts in Santa Fe, University of New Mexico and the National Hispanic Cultural Center, in addition to workshops in various cities nationally. She is the artistic director of Dulce Flamenco Internacional and is the dance instructor and resident choreographer for St. Pius X High School. Brigida holds a NM teaching license in Dance.

For private lessons contact Brigida at
swflamencoartsmsncom
or (505) 873-4845.

Juan Siddi / Santa Fe
[Updated 10/29/08]

Ongoing Flamenco Dance Classes with Juan Siddi in Santa Fe, NM.
Come experience authentic flamenco for all levels with a professional Flamenco Dancer who has been invited to perform and teach in the United States.
All in a very friendly atmosphere.

Julia Chacón / Santa Fe
[Updated 08/23/09]

Julia has performed in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, and throughout the US. She has appeared with Inmaculada Ortega, Miguel Angel Rojas, the Greco Family, Lydia Torea, Antonio Granjero, Omayra Amaya, plus others and has been a soloist in the companies of María Benítez and Carlota Santana. She has performed and taught professionally for over 10 years and has a BFA in dance.

The Encinias Family (Eva, Joaquin & Marisol) and members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company teach all levels of flamenco from beginning to professional at the National Institute of Flamenco in Albuquerque.
Children from the ages 3 up and Adults are welcome!!!

Classes are offered year round in three sessions: Fall / Winter, Spring and Summer. Try our flamenco classes with our Introductory Special for New Students – 30 days for $30.00 (e.g. 30 consecutive days).

Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque is held each June; 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of this event. This summer intensive program includes workshops and performances featuring Spain’s current Flamenco Stars.

Sara de Luz / Albuquerque
[Updated 02/10/08]

Bio: Sara de Luz began dancing at the age of seven and after years of training in jazz, tap, ballet and modern, she found in flamenco the true expression of her soul. Eva Encinias Sandoval and Pablo Rodarte burned awesome flamenco technique into her being, while guitarist Eric Patterson taught her the secrets of flamenco music. Sara went on to study flamenco in Spain, and stays current with the latest flamenco forms when Spain comes to Albuquerque every year in the form of Festival Flamenco. A founding member of Alma Flamenca, Dance España, and Airdance New Mexico, she has performed with Teo Morca as well as other flamenco masters in the U.S. Sara currently teaches at Farfesha Studios and Dance Theatre Southwest. She may be reached by email at
saradeluzhotmailcom

Classes: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for children through adults, beginning through advanced levels. For more information, please email Sara at
saradeluzhotmailcom
, or see her website at www.saradeluz.com

Teo Morca / Taos
[Updated 07/07/08]

Teo Morca teaches at the Taos Academy of Dance Arts ("TADA") in Taos.

He will be offering classes and workshops in Flamenco on all levels, in both technique and repertoire and monthly "charlas" discussions on all facets of flamenco and Spanish Dance. Also, Castanet classes and workshops will be offered, gearing up to Classical Spanish choreographies.